I'm an EM and I would say 30-40% of the meetings I'm in I have to be there in case I'm needed for something, but do not need to actively participate day to day.

I'm an EM and I would say 30-40% of the meetings I'm in I have to be there in case I'm needed for something, but do not need to actively participate day to day. Some I just need to know for my reporting, but I'm definitely not asking anyone to take notes for me, so I just listen. Some I might be needed every third or fourth time and it's easier to just be there rather than have someone get me if something comes up. The rest I'm actively contributing to (at least somewhat regularly). If it were in person I'd still have to be there, except I'd only really be able to check email or maybe take half-assed notes rather than actually get work done.